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996.1.1291 - groundstone axe

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Object Typebiface Place CollectedEurope: France, Somme, Amiens Date Collected1926

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Object Typebiface Place CollectedEurope: France, Somme, Amiens Date Collected1926
Accession Number 996.1.1291 Title groundstone axe Object Status original Category lithic tools Object Type biface Portion complete Creator unknown Place Collected Europe: France, Somme, Amiens Place Collected Details St. Acheul View Site Details » Cultural Region Western Europe Collected By Commont, V.; Ami, H. M. Dr. Date Collected 1926 Provenience unknown Materials lithic > metamorphic > quartzite Techniques ground-stone Measurements overall: 11.1 cm x 4.9 cm x 3.2 cm Period Neolithic Credit Line Ami, Dr. H. M.
Back view of a polished groundstone axe.University of Alberta, Department of Anthropology
Front view of a polished groundstone axe.University of Alberta, Department of Anthropology

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"996.1.1291 - groundstone axe, Bryan/Gruhn Archaeology Collection." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/17-18003. Accessed 17 May. 2025.


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996.1.1291 - groundstone axe

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